Static Facial Slings
Facial paralysis results from a variety of different causes. Patients with facial paralysis have cosmetic and functional defects that significantly affect quality of life. Surgical intervention has the potential to…
General Surgery
Management of the Eye in Facial Paralysis
The preoperative assessment of the eye in facial paralysis is a critical component of surgical management. The degree of facial nerve paralysis, lacrimal secretion, corneal sensation, and lower eyelid position…
Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Facial Paralysis
This article reviews the current literature supporting the use of botulinum toxin in producing symmetric facial features and reducing unwanted, involuntary movements. Methods, protocols, and adverse events are discussed. Additionally,…
Bell’s Palsy
Bell’s palsy is unilateral, acute onset facial paralysis that is a common condition. One in every 65 people experiences Bell’s palsy in the course of their lifetime. The majority of…
Facial Paralysis: State of the Art
Daniel S. Alam, MD, FACS, Editor Smiling is in many regards the most fundamental form of human communication. It is the simplest link from one person to another, a wordless…
Complications in Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery consists of challenging reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. Because of the complex anatomy and corresponding vital functions of the upper and lower eyelids, the avoidance of eyelid complications is…
Lower Eyelid Reconstruction
Lower eyelid defects are common, and a systematic approach to reconstruction of the lower eyelid is required. Attention to the bilaminar eyelid anatomy and canthal support structures, with efforts to…
Upper Eyelid Reconstruction
Reconstruction of the upper eyelid is complicated because the eyelid must retain mobility, flexibility, function, and a suitable mucosal surface over the delicate cornea. Defects of the upper eyelid may…
Injectable Adjunctive Procedures for Cosmesis and Function
The role of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers in the periocular region continues to expand. In addition to cosmetic uses in the periocular region, HA fillers are increasingly being used to…
Lower Lid Malposition
Lower lid malposition is a common yet demanding problem that both functional and cosmetic eyelid surgeons will face. It encompasses a spectrum of lower eyelid conditions ranging from lower lid…
